Lexus IS 2015 vs Audi A6 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus IS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A6) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 68 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 30 NM less than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.0 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A6) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus IS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
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Lexus IS is smaller. Lexus IS is 25 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 530 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 50 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1.5 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`165 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Lexus IS scores higher in safety tests. The Audi A6 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 10 800 | |
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